Key takeaways
- Abra Bridge Partners is a fundraising advisory firm registered in the Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone, United Arab Emirates.
- We help startups raising pre-seed to Series B, growth companies and fund managers prepare and run their raise, with investors in the Gulf, Europe and the US.
- A typical raise takes three to six months, and senior people stay in the room from first pitch to close.
- Fees combine a modest preparation retainer with a success component tied to capital raised.
What does a fundraising advisor in Dubai do?
A fundraising advisor prepares your company for investors and runs the raise with you, from the first deck to the signed term sheet. For founders in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, that usually means building a story that works for Gulf investors and for funds in Europe and the US.
Our work covers three disciplines:
- Narrative and deck. We rebuild your story from the investor's chair backwards, then build a deck that survives a partner meeting without you in the room.
- Deal structuring. Valuation strategy, term sheet scenario modelling, SAFE versus priced rounds, and pro-rata and option-pool maths.
- Investor sourcing. A thesis-matched investor map, warm introductions where we have relationships, and a sequenced outreach campaign until term sheets land.
See our fundraising process, or the capital solutions we arrange beyond equity: growth capital, mezzanine, acquisition financing and cash-flow loans.
Which structure do investors expect from a UAE startup?
Investors look at where your holding company sits before they look at your deck. The UAE has two financial free zones with English common-law frameworks: the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Many founders also use an onshore company, another free zone, or a holding company abroad.
There is no single right answer. The best structure depends on where your investors are, where you operate and how you plan to raise later rounds. We help you prepare the investor-side questions; your lawyer confirms the structure.
Who do we work with in the UAE?
- Startups from pre-seed to Series B, and selected Series C rounds, in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider Gulf.
- Founders who relocated to the UAE and are raising from international investors.
- Growth and founder-owned companies looking for non-dilutive or non-control capital.
- Fund managers raising a fund from the Gulf or for the region. See capital raising for fund managers.
How do our engagements compare?
| Engagement | What it covers | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Deck sprint | Deck teardown and rebuild, story workshop and dry-run Q&A | A round already in motion |
| Full raise | Narrative, structure, investor sourcing and closing, end to end | Pre-seed to Series B rounds |
| Advisory retainer | Monthly strategy sessions and introductions when timing is right | Founders between rounds |
Why work with us?
We are former bankers and entrepreneurs who have raised for founders and for our own companies, and we work in English, Russian and Romanian. Our founder, Alex Kis, CFA, has raised over $350M for companies and funds across a career at GMO, Hercules Capital, Barclays, ING, surgical.ai and caresyntax. Read the track record and our story. Russian-speaking founders can read this page in Russian.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Abra Bridge Partners based?
Abra Bridge Partners FZE LLC is registered in the Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone, United Arab Emirates. We work with founders across the UAE and the Gulf, the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States.
How much does a fundraising advisor cost in Dubai?
Our engagements usually combine a modest preparation retainer with a success component tied to capital raised. Exact terms depend on stage, round size and scope, and are agreed in writing before work starts.
Do you introduce us to investors directly?
Yes. We build a targeted investor map for your round and make warm introductions where we have relationships, then run the process with you through meetings, terms and close.
Do you guarantee that we will raise?
No one can honestly guarantee a raise; investors make their own decisions. We commit to senior attention, rigorous preparation and access to investors that genuinely fit your company.
Is the first call free?
Yes. The 30-minute consult is free and carries no obligation, and a partner confirms your slot within 24 hours. Book a consult.